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The Wages of Fear

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The Wages of Fear
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NR,2hrs 18min
Genres:
Action,Drama
Released:
January 1, 1953
Director:
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Distributor:
Criterion
Starring:
Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter Van Eyck  ...more
Synopsis: Together with Diabolique, The Wages of Fear (Le Salaire de la Peur) earned Henri-Georges Clouzot the reputation as a "French Hitchcock." In truth, Clouzot's ability to sustain suspense may have even exceeded Hitchcock's; when originally released, Wages ran 155 tension-filled minutes. Based on the much-imitated novel by Georges Arnaud, the film is set in Central America. The Southern Oil Company, which pretty much rules the roost in the impoverished village of Las Piedras, sends out a call for long-distance ... Full Synopsis
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Richard Gilliam, AMG Review
Le Salaire de la Peur is among the most suspenseful films of the 1950s, notable for slowly building character development and atmosphere before its dramatic climax. In its original 148-minute version, the story lags in spots as director Henri-Georges Clouzot indulges some anti-United States propaganda. Not surprisingly, the film was re-edited for release in the U.S., and many critics preferred the ... Full Review
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